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SJC Rejects Appeal, Upholds Wayland Man’s Murder Conviction

January 9, 2026

The latest appeal by Nathan Fujita was denied by the state’s highest court Thursday. The Supreme Judicial Court upheld his first-degree murder conviction due to his “purposeful conduct.” Fujita lured Lauren Astley

Obituaries

Richard Cohen, 88

January 9, 2026

Richard Cohen, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, left us peacefully on Dec. 8, 2025, at the age of 88.

Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Salmon Farrington Jr., 74.

January 9, 2026

The family of Robert “Bob” Salmon Farrington Jr. reports that he died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Nov. 16, in Sherborn at the age of 74. He grew up in Wayland and

Obituaries

Beverly S. Feinberg, 81

January 9, 2026

Beverly S. Feinberg, 81, died on Nov. 30, 2025. She was the beloved and devoted wife of Lawrence (“Laurie”) for almost 60 years.

Obituaries

Barbara (Rubin) Green, 93

January 9, 2026

Barbara (Rubin) Green passed away peacefully at age 93 on Dec. 13, 2025 in Wayland. Born on Nov. 21, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Mabel and Charles Rubin, Barbara lived a full

Obituaries

Kenneth E. Morrell, III, 83

January 9, 2026

Kenneth E. Morrell III passed away on Dec. 25, 2025, in Norwood, Massachusetts, at the age of 83. Born Feb. 5, 1942, Ken was raised in the Cochituate neighborhood of Wayland alongside

Municipal Meeting Recaps·News

The Dover Amendment and the Planning Board’s decisions

January 9, 2026

In 2025, the Planning Board navigated complex and often competing considerations, weighing the concerns of taxpaying residents seeking to preserve the town’s pastoral neighborhoods alongside nonprofit organizations asserting that the Dover Amendment

Letters

Sherman Bridge weight concerns

January 9, 2026

Dear Editor:I live just beyond the crest of the hill leading to Sherman’s Bridge. My wife and I purchased #53 the last day of 2020 as our primary home. We added a

Arts

Local Artist Brings Wayland Landscapes to Life

January 9, 2026

While Wayland resident Emily Rubinfeld’s artistic journey has taken her through numerous changes, she now spends most of her time creating acrylic and watercolor renditions of landscapes around Wayland, particularly around Heard

News

Town Workforce Size and Staffing Trends

January 9, 2026

Wayland employs a large workforce to deliver town and school services. But while the town has a relatively high share of six-figure earners, the composition and scale of those earnings differ from

Obituaries

Lester Philip Albee, 86

January 9, 2026

Lester Philip Albee, 86, a man of great intelligence, quiet strength, and boundless kindness, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2025, in Wayland.

Community

Community Calendar

January 9, 2026

Events must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Friday before biweekly publication. For details, see waylandpost.org/events. Saturday, Jan. 108–10 p.m.Arts Wayland: The Squeezebox StompersVokes Theater, 97 Boston Post RoadEnjoy an evening

Letters

Kudos to Wayland Planning Board during a busy fall

January 8, 2026

Dear Editor: I wanted to publicly acknowledge the dedication and hard work of Anette Lewis and the entire town Planning Board. While they are unpaid volunteers, they do a vital, often difficult,

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